Episodes
Dec. 26, 2023
Are There Mansions in Heaven? And Three Other Afterlife Questions (201)
Right before leaving, Jesus told His disciples, “Let not your heart be troubled . . . In My Father’s house are many mansions . . . I go to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:1-2). Will there be literal “mansions” in heaven f…
Dec. 19, 2023
The Mysterious Magi (200)
Who were the magi, the wise men who brought gifts to the baby Jesus? Where did they come from? When did they arrive? Were there only three? Were they kings? Why are they traditionally placed in that role? There are a lot of …
Dec. 11, 2023
THE LAW OF KARMA: Inescapable Stalker or Doctrinal Delusion? (199)
According to a recent, reputable poll, 63% of Americans believe in Karma, that everything we say or do will come back to us, either in this life or some future life. Is this true? Equally important—Is “The Law of Karma” in H…
Dec. 4, 2023
What Really Is “The Kundalini”? (199)
What is “the kundalini” and why do gurus, yoga advocates, and new agers also call it “the serpent power”? How do seekers pursue a “kundalini awakening”? Why are the Hindu deities, the goddess Shakti and the god Shiva, associ…
Nov. 27, 2023
What Is the “Third Eye” and Did Jesus Believe in It? (198)
The “third eye” is a mysterious, eerie image of an eye in the middle of the forehead. Does it really exist? Is it the sixth chakra, as Hindus and New Agers claim. If so, what is its function and purpose? And the most importa…
Nov. 21, 2023
Maya (Hinduism) or Deception (Christianity)—Which Is Right? (197)
Hinduism teaches that maya (delusion) prevents human beings from understanding their true nature (the belief that they are divine beings, manifestations of God). Christianity teaches human beings live misguided, debased live…
Nov. 14, 2023
Two Encounters with Satan – Ten Lessons Learned (196)
Two intense encounters with Satan taught me ten powerful lessons that changed my life dramatically. These revelations are now a major part of the foundation of truth in my life. Both encounters occurred at night, in a dream-…
Nov. 6, 2023
Nine Myths About Satan / Part 2 (195)
Is Satan’s personal name really Lucifer? Was he the worship leader of heaven before he fell? Did a third of the angels fall with him? Often believers repeat biblically-based ideas like these without fully researching them in…
Oct. 31, 2023
3 Days of Darkness and Deception (194)
Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day—Why do all three days qualify as “days of darkness and deception”? How are these three days related to each other? What does this have to do with the correct Christian worldview? …
Oct. 24, 2023
Nine Myths About Satan (193)
So many beliefs about Satan cannot be proven by Scripture. Just because they are generally accepted doesn’t mean they are right. Is Satan’s skin red? Does he have a tail and bat wings? Does he reign in hell? Can he torment y…
Oct. 18, 2023
What Are the Eight Limbs of Yoga? Do They Really Lead to Enlightenment? (192)
What are “The Eight Limbs of Yoga”? According to Patanjali’s writings in the Yoga Sutras of Hinduism, these "limbs" or steps must be taken to reach God-consciousness (“Samadhi”). Interestingly, there are both areas of agreem…
Oct. 10, 2023
A Prophetic Word Over Israel (191)
Israel is under attack. Will the terrorist group prevail, or will ancient prophecies prevail? What does God say in His Word about Israel in the last days? Will anything hinder God’s Word from coming to pass? Absolutely not! …
Oct. 3, 2023
SUKKOT - The Joyous Celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles (190)
Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles) is the last of seven Feasts that God instructed the Jews to celebrate annually during the Old Testament era. There are five main levels of interpretation to all the Feasts: historical, pract…
Sept. 28, 2023
What Is Yom Kippur (The Jewish Holy Day)? (189)
Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) is the holiest day of the year for a devoted Jewish person. Israelites throughout the world (from nightfall on September 24 to sundown on September 25) participated in its call to repentance…
Sept. 19, 2023
True Biblical Meditation (188)
Meditation, according to the Bible, is much different than the prescription for meditation found in Far Eastern religions and New Age spirituality. It is not mechanical; it is relational. It’s a normal outgrowth of walking w…
Sept. 12, 2023
MEDITATION: Far Eastern vs. Biblical (187)
Many religions offer meditation techniques with promises of spiritual awakenings, contact with beings on higher planes, access into supernatural realms, or simply supernatural peace of mind. We will examine methods found in …
Sept. 5, 2023
12 Ways God Speaks (186)
God is constantly speaking to the entire human race, in secretive and subtle ways, as well as bold, profound, and undeniable ways. Not everyone has ears to hear, but for the spiritually thirsty and the spiritually sensitive,…
Aug. 29, 2023
Is There Really Only One God? (185)
“There is only one God!”—When discussing the Godhead with Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims, or New Agers, that’s often the response you get. It’s the idea that, on an ultimate level, we are all worshiping the same God regardless of re…
Aug. 22, 2023
What is Nirvana? Unraveling the Mystery (184)
The highest spiritual state attainable in Buddhism is called “Nirvana.” In Sanskrit, it means “a blowing out,” like the blowing out of a candle. What does that mean? Some claim it describes the same experience called Samadhi…
Aug. 15, 2023
OM - Mystical Sound or Empty Syllable? (183)
Why is the word “OM” considered so sacred and powerful? How many religions recognize it as a spiritually potent word? Why is it connected to three of the most revered gods of the Hindu pantheon: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva? Ho…
Aug. 9, 2023
The Mystery of Living Water (182)
"Rivers of living water" flowing out of the heart—that’s what Jesus claimed would happen to those who believe in Him. What is “living water”? How does it nourish, sustain, and transform the soul? How does this promise differ…
Aug. 1, 2023
Establishing Truth Through the Lord’s Prayer - Part 5 (181)
As we close out our study of “The Lord’s Prayer,” we will focus on the declaration, “Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” This final confession of faith is the hinge on which the previous statemen…
July 25, 2023
Establishing Truth Through the Lord’s Prayer - Part 4 (180)
As we examine the Lord’s prayer to compare Christianity with other religious worldviews, we now arrive at the line “Do not lead us into temptation but deliver us from evil.” What is temptation? How do religions of the world …
July 19, 2023
Establishing Truth Through The Lord’s Prayer - Part 3 (179)
This is the third episode on “The Lord’s Prayer,” examining the worshipful petition Jesus taught His followers to use in approaching the Everlasting Father. This program will focus on the most wonderful, as well the most cha…